I would argue that of all the legendary music/video game pairings there have ever been, Kingdom Hearts and "Simple and Clean" are the most inseparable. Thinking of one just immediately conjures the other. The only thing I think even comes close in my mind is "Superman" and THPS.

Hello new followers! I figured I'd reintroduce myself! I'm Josh and I'm the host of the Still Loading Podcast. Still Loading is kind of a gaming grab bag podcast that covers a variety of topics like interviews with people in the industry, game retrospectives and a lot more! 1/3

I had a great time again this year! And it was a lot of fun sitting down and talking Atari for a bit on this one.

One of the most frustrating feelings is playing a game that I really enjoy, and when I try to recommend it to a friend they say "Oh, I saw YouTube reviews and it seems like people are saying it's not good." Ok well, I'm recommending it for free. They're trashing it for engagement. Pick a side.

I started referring to Story of Seasons games as "Harvest Moon (Taylor's Version)" and don't plan on stopping

I understand why, but I'm still disappointed that all reviews of Sonic Racing Crossworld seem to be comparisons to Mario Kart World. There are things it does better, there are things it does worse, there are things it does different. But they aren't the same.

Not only did we announce our latest cover story – Ninja Gaiden 4 – this week, but we also dropped a bunch of new previews for games like Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, RE Requiem, Romeo Is A Dead Man, Scott Pilgrim EX, Halloween, and more. Check it all out here: gameinformer.com

Fun Fact: "Kirby" was originally named "Twinkle Popo" but they changed it because it wouldn't be fair to every game that came after if society peaked that early.

Really happy seeing @pmstudios.bsky.social giving Yooka Re-Playlee a physical release on Switch 2. The way it should be. Can't wait to test more Switch 2 physicals. Pre-order live at these ref links: VGP: videogamesplus.ca/uy... PnP: pnpgamesonline.com/?...

I recently left my underpaying office job of 11 years to start my own electronics repair/modding business, and here's what I have to say about it so far: memorymachinepod.com/2025/08/22/i...

ebay is cooked

It's finally here! archive.org/details/the-... The errata of The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven Kent. Took me a few years (cough) but its many errors are now compiled for your perusal. I will update this, so let me know of any errors you spot.

I, an adult, was tasked with defending the secret base of our major criminal organization. But then a 10 year old boy came and his turtle beat up my cat so I gave him money and let him pass. I don't get paid enough for this shit.

You don't need to beat a game to be a real fan. You don't need to have a platinum trophy to be a real fan. You don't need 1000 hours to be a real fan. You can have a great time and never finish the game.

Steambot Chronicles 🙌

Wrote an article for @theshot.net.au about ‘debate content’, how it’s terrible for society and why we need to stop indulging in it. “Ultimately, if debating dickheads worked, we wouldn’t be in a situation where dickheads are making the world a worse place.” theshot.net.au/uncategorize...

being on nintendo feels like such a dream 🥹🥹🥹 e falando em português ainda! I'm so happy!! ALSO neverway coming in 2026 to PC and switch www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkN...

Social media as a supplement to in-person socialization is a great thing. Social media as a replacement for it is a disaster. We. Fucked. Up.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a perfect fit for anyone who has ever wondered "What would an HD-2D Legend of Zelda with a proper jump mechanic be like?"

An AI slop factory apparently tried to rewrite our article about AI not replacing workers en masse, but hit the paywall... so just summarised the paywall. If this is the robot that takes my job I'll be v embarrassed

👀 some real nice ones in there. And GODZILLA

And an additional reminder that it's not as simple as finding a site or a CEO that claims to align with your values. You are always at the mercy of their changing whims.

Meta moving right, Twitter being a hellscape, Google forcing AI, Steam and itch both banning NSFW games because their payment processors told them to... These things should all be reminders of the current state of the internet.

Say Vaan from Final Fantasy XII is Luke Skywalker, everyone is fine. Say Balthier is Han Solo, no one bats an eye. Say Fran is Chewbacca and SUDDENLY I'M THE BAD GUY.

Double Fine Productions has made heavy metal video game Brütal Legend free for 666 minutes only to honor heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died this week aged 76.

Every games showcase I watch, the ones that stick out are the ones with color and style to them. I really just don't vibe with photorealism anymore. The novelty has worn off and it's just "boring" at best, "uncanny valley" at worst.

August 14th! Shin Godzilla back in North American theatres.

Rushed through development in just a year to capitalize on the runaway success of its predecessor, Dragon Age II's writing team had only a few months to write an entire game before handing it off to voice acting and development.

New Final Fantasy 9 CG Art Adorns Famitsu Magazine, Feels Like Remake Bait. (Repost)

It ain't easy.

Hello, old friend.

(not entering, just spreading the word!)

July 21 2000, Mario Tennis debuted on the N64 in Japan! With the return of Princess Daisy, Camelot asked Nintendo if they could also feature partners for Waluigi and Wario... to which Miyamoto said he DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO SEE THEIR GIRLFRIENDS" (Nintendo Power #135)!

No technology has ever boomed when people rushed to adopt it and then busted when they realized its promises were overinflated. Never. Once introduced, it becomes inevitable. ...ignore that pile of expensive NFTs and websites with social media aspects built in. This isn't about them.

This joke gets reposted a lot. But I find it also serves as a good reminder for people sucked into doomscrolling who are looking for a nugget of good news. Whenever something BIG actually happens, you'll hear about it. You won't need to spend so much time scrolling to find it.

OH, BANANA

The fact that, in the first few minutes of Donkey Kong Bananza, I've had the thought "What do I do with this? Better try punching it" multiple times is peak gameplay fantasy.

Not condoning adultery, but I will defend it being a private matter and not the duty of the entire internet to doxx and meme strangers endlessly. It's scary how quickly and casually we all jumped on this train the past few days. It should scare all of us.

I went to a website to buy something for work and, without me tapping anything, a chatbot took over my phone screen to ask me questions like a salesman. It asked me "May I ask who I have the pleasure of speaking to today?" and I immediately closed the site. That IS NOT how you make a sale.

I have decided that once a week I will post a recommendation for an excellent little-known game soundtrack. Week 1: Enthusia Professional Racing Check out Illegal Meditation, Nürburgring Suite, Under a Blue Sky Chill-but-high-bpm music to hyperfocus with www.youtube.com/watch?v=z930...

NEW: In a newly unsealed lawsuit, the former leadership of Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds say Krafton sought to sabotage the game after realizing it'd be successful enough to trigger most or all of a $250 million earnout. A wild story gets even wilder: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Someone asked today if I thought AI was killing creativity and critical thinking. My thoughts are this analogy: If you asked AI to go to the gym and work out for you, you can't expect to gain muscle. If you asked AI to develop a training regimen for you and you still put in the work, you will.

My review: if you already own NWN2 on PC, this is barely any improvement. If you don't own it on PC (it has long been delisted) or want to play it on other platforms, it's not the worst way to spend $30. The game itself is great. But don't expect much difference if you already played it on PC.

The Simpsons (C64, 1991)